Socio-Economics History Blog
Socio-Economics History Blog
DW News Published on May 15, 2019 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on a mission to rally support for Washington’s Iran policy. So far his mission hasn’t gone quite the way he’d like. Though Pompeo has been on the road for the past week, neither the EU nor Russia is backing the US …
Israel is Actively Tugging at the Thread of a US-Iran War by MOHAMMED TAWFIK ALLAWI, https://www.trtworld.com/ In line with its seamless regional meddling since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Israel is now trying to provoke an all-out conflict in the region, of which it would be the sole beneficiary. – Since the US invasion of Iraq …
Fox News Published on May 3, 2019 Social media censorship goes into overdrive; Facebook cracking down on ‘controversial’ people. end
RT Published on May 16, 2019 The US has clashed with the European Union over the bloc’s plans to create its own army. President Donald Trump slammed the idea, saying it undermines the work of NATO. The EU parliament recently voted in favour of allocating €13bn to a joint military budget. end
Jason Bermas Streamed live 17 hours ago Robert Zoellick won’t answer some simple questions. end
Fox News Published on May 15, 2019 The Iranian government claims the U.S. is trying to raise tensions in the Middle East as the U.S. State Departmenr orders non-essential staff to leave ; Rich Edson reports. end
Fox News Published on May 15, 2019 Conservative commentator Michelle Malkin discusses Facebook infringing upon free speech rights. end
Global Trade Collapsing To Depression Levels by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With the trade war between the US and China re-escalating once more, investors are again casting frightened glances at declining global trade volumes, which as Bloomberg writes today, “threaten to upend the global economy’s much-anticipated rebound and could even throw its decade-long expansion into doubt …
RT America Published on May 15, 2019 Livid at President Trump’s threat of an additional $300 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese media slammed the Trump administration’s “greed and arrogance” and placed blame for the US-China trade war squarely on Trump, calling for a “people’s war” to achieve China’s “legitimate interests.” Meanwhile President Trump …
RT America Published on May 15, 2019 Rick Sanchez repeats his invitation to the New York Times journalist to enjoy a live primetime interview and explain his baseless report on RT’s 5G coverage. He then discusses the ongoing back and forth between the US and Iran and whether a new war in the Middle East …
RT Published on May 15, 2019 Chinese researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking ‘biological glue’ which could be the breakthrough needed to stop patients with gushing open wounds from bleeding out, buying trauma surgeons vital time to save lives. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ugz end
RT Published on May 15, 2019 ‘Leave Iraq now as fast as possible!’, that’s the dramatic warning that’s been issued by Washington to US employees in the country. It comes amid a heightened sense of urgency from the American side over what it calls the increased threat coming from Iraq’s neighbour, Iran. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ugh …
RT Published on May 15, 2019 The US’ reckless maximum pressure campaign against Tehran and nations dealing with it is deeply provocative and hurts international relations, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said, warning against a major “crisis.” Speaking at a joint press conference with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Wednesday, Van …
Rouhani Adviser to Trump: ‘Looks Like You Are Going to Get War’ with Iran by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ In escalating sabre-rattling, Tehran’s ambassador to Britain also lashes Washington’s ‘theatrical maneuvers,’ but warns ‘Don’t test us’. – A close adviser to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that it “looks like you are …
The Duran Published on May 15, 2019 The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the rising tension between the United States and Iran, as the US has deployed an aircraft carrier group near the Iranian shores and sent B-52 bombers on patrol in the Persian Gulf. A recent “Gulf of Tonkin” like sabotage …
Can Palestinians Play Off Europe Against the US as Peace Plan Looms? by James Reinl, https://mondoweiss.net/ Against the gloomy backdrop of repeated diplomatic setbacks under the Trump administration, talks on Israeli settlements at the UN this month offered a brief ray of sunshine for the embattled Palestinian officials who showed up in New York. – …
Central Banks Are Buying Gold at the Fastest Pace in Six Years by Simon Black, https://www.sovereignman.com/ Earlier this month the World Gold Council published its quarterly report– and it shows that central banks and foreign governments from around the world are buying up gold at their fastest pace in six years. – This is pretty …
US Reportedly Warns EU Against Developing Own Arms Projects, Exposing NATO Rift by https://sputniknews.com/ US President Donald Trump has consistently criticised NATO, urging member states to boost their defence spending and accusing them of taking advantage of the United States. He, however, has been “very insulted” by European President Emmanuel Macron’s idea of creating a …
Gaza and Hamas: How Jason Greenblatt Facilitate Israeli Crimes by Basem Naim, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ Blaming Palestinians while facilitating Israeli crimes is the hallmark of US policy in the region. – Jason Greenblatt, the US special representative for international negotiations, recently wrote in the New York Times about the alleged role of Hamas in the humanitarian disaster …
UN Warns that Gaza Food Aid about to Run Out by Maureen Clare Murphy , https://electronicintifada.net/ Every one in two Palestinians in Gaza is food aid dependent, and the largest provider of humanitarian assistance in the territory is warning that it may soon be unable to provide that aid. – UNRWA, the United Nations agency …
US War with Iran Would be a Disaster with Ripple Effects that ‘Could Last Decades’ by https://www.rt.com/ The situation around Iran has been cranked up to fever pitch, and another American war in the Middle East seems just around the corner – a war that spells devastation for both the region and Trump’s presidency, analysts …
Iran Says Trump Playing ‘Very Dangerous Game,’ Risking ‘Devastating War’ by Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, https://www.usatoday.com/ Iran has threatened to resume higher enrichment of uranium in 60 days if world powers fail to negotiate new terms for its 2015 nuclear deal a year after President Donald Trump withdrew from the accord. (8 May) AP, AP …
RT America Published on May 14, 2019 Who gets to live forever, though? Because if it’s everyone, we’re screwed. end
Channel 4 News Published on May 13, 2019 China has hit back against the US as the trade war between the world’s largest economies escalates. Donald Trump had warned China not to retaliate after he doubled tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion on Friday. US-produced meat, fruit juice and beer are among items now …
Al Jazeera English Published on May 14, 2019 The European Union has told the US Secretary of State that it fully supports the international nuclear deal with Iran and called on the United States to show maximum restraint. Mike Pompeo held talks with EU foreign ministers during an unexpected stopover in Brussels. The bloc’s foreign …
